"lychee" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/ [UK], /ˈlitʃiː/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lychee.wav [UK] Forms: lychee [singular], lychees [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A lychee is a fruit, that comes from China. It is small with thick rough reddish skin, white flesh and a large seed inside.
    Sense id: simple-lychee-en-noun-YjBT6G3n
  2. Lychee is a soft pink-red colour.
    Sense id: simple-lychee-en-noun-Z2xpdjIj
     
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          "text": "Lychees are very sweet."
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        "A lychee is a fruit, that comes from China. It is small with thick rough reddish skin, white flesh and a large seed inside."
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        "Lychee is a soft pink-red colour."
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    },
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    },
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        {
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    },
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